The answer to the question depends entirely upon your definition of "Christian."
If you define Christians as those who believe in Jesus Christ, then yes, Mormons are Christians. Mormons believe in Jesus Christ as the only name under heaven given to man, whereby they can be saved. They believe their church to be a Restorationist Christian denomination. This means that they are not Catholic, Protestant, or Orthodox, but that Jesus Christ restored his church to the earth through the prophet Joseph Smith. They believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior and Redeemer of all mankind. They believe that He suffered and died so that we might be saved and return to live with God, the Father. Pictures of Christ adorn their church walls, prayers are said in the name of Christ, the communion or sacrament of the Lord's supper is performed nearly every week, and sermons and lessons often focus on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
On the other hand, if you define "Christian" more narrowly, as is popular among many contemporary Evangelical Christians, as those who believe certain things about Christ then, no, Mormons are not traditional Christians. One of the doctrines which separate Mormons from traditional Christians is their complete rejection of the Trinity. Mormons believe that The Father and The Son (Jesus Christ) have separate, glorified bodies of flesh and bone. They believe them to be One in purpose, but not just one God.
Another doctrine which separates Mormons from traditional Christians is the role of the Holy Bible. Mormons believe in the Bible as far as it is translated correctly. They also believe in other scriptures and in continuing revelation. Other Christians believe that the Holy Bible is the infallible Word of God, and that no other book can compare to it.
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